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Roger Critchell, director of operations for Crimestoppers, said: “Fake notes are completely worthless and knowingly holding or passing on counterfeit notes is a crime.

“The purpose of this campaign is to raise awareness of counterfeit money, especially around Christmas when money can be tight, but also to highlight how heartless and callous fraudsters can be when targeting their victims.

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“I’d ask that anyone with information on those selling counterfeit notes contact Crimestoppers anonymously, safe in the knowledge no one will know you spoke to us, and knowing you may have prevented someone’s Christmas from being ruined.”

Ben Crosland, senior manager of banknote engagement and communications at the Bank of England, said: “The general public play an important role when it comes to reporting counterfeit currency.”